(Take note, this was written in 2012; I intend to revamp this and eventually post this to AO3)
“SHORYUKEN!”
A voice echoes throughout the forest, causing birds to fly off in frenzy. The man’s muscular pectorals with long blonde hair in red-tie tied in a loose ponytail, keeping the bangs from his face. The young man’s body glistening in glands of sweat from concentration during the attack. Closing his brown eyes, standing still for a moment, allowing the gentle breeze to rustle his tattering red kata as the cool wind rustles his hair. Ken Masters, a twenty year old Japanese American, has come a long way with his training under Gouken. The young Masters has no idea how long he will be under his sensei’s tutelage, nor does it trouble to him. His thirst for knowledge and desire to learn everything possible, thus making him a promising student. The young adult finds that there is always more to learn with each passing lesson.
Closing his eyes, the Japanese American readies himself for some stretches, popping his muscles back into place. Unguarded, he felt someone jump onto his back, with about the same weight he packages.
“So, how was training?” A young man with a similar appearance to Ken, made an attempt to tackle him. His sun-kissed complexion, short dark brown hair and white gi contrasts with the other Shotokan.
Ken took one of Ryu’s arms, attempting to throw him over his body. However, when executing the action, he didn’t expect his friend to grasp ahold of his other arm, pulling him down as well. Ken landed soundly on his back, creating a dent in the soil as Ryu fell on his rump.
“It was going fine until you showed up.” Ken teases as he remains lying on the ground. “I think I’m getting the hang of the Shoryuken, the form, control and all that,” he rolled onto his side, to see Ryu rubbing his bum to ease the discomfort.
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